UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Thibau Nys Wins in Dendermonde

UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Thibau Nys Wins in Dendermonde

December 29, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

Okay,here’s a breakdown ​of the race events as described in the text:

* ⁣ Conditions: ​ The ​race in Dendermonde took place on a hard,frozen​ course,making it fast. This was different ‌from the muddy ​conditions Van Aert preferred.
* Early Race: Niels Vandeputte, ⁤Ryan kamp, and Felipe ⁢Orts ‍led the opening lap.
* First ⁤Attack: Felipe Orts attacked on lap 3, causing a reshuffling ⁤of the riders.
* Nys Response: Thijs Nys ⁤closed down ⁤Orts’ attack⁤ on lap 4.
* van Aert Emerges: Wout ⁢Van Aert ‌didn’t make a move until lap 8,‍ appearing at⁢ the front of the race ⁤then.

The text sets the stage for Van Aert’s eventual performance, ‌highlighting that he wasn’t⁣ initially confident due ‌to the course conditions. It ⁣details the early dynamics of the race⁢ with other riders taking the initiative ⁢before ⁢Van Aert ⁤made his move.